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Two weeks to enter the Publican Awards

The Publican Awards

Still time to get your Publican entries in

By Ed Bedington

There’s still time to be in with a chance of winning one of the hospitality industry’s top awards as the entry deadline looms near.

Looking ahead: hopes for increased trade throughout Christmas at The Gardeners Arms

GBPA winner hopes for increased trade during Christmas

By Felicity Giles

Great British Pub Award (GBPA) winner for the Best Pub for Sport – The Gardeners Arms, known locally as the Murderers – hopes for a boost in trade as sporting events increase throughout the remainder of the year.

Licensing hub: Top tips Christmas festivities from Poppleston Allen (Credit:Getty/Tim Macpherson)

LICENSING HUB - LEGAL WITH POPPLESTON ALLEN

Top tips for planning Christmas festivities

By James Anderson, partner, Poppleston Allen

With December just over four weeks away, licensees up and down the country will no doubt be making plans to boost trade and capitalise on the festive season.

Hopes for increased trade at the Myrtyle Tavern as winter months draw in. Image: Credit / Noah Dixon

City pub fosters festive spirit

By Felicity Giles

The Myrtle Tavern, located in a conservation area within Leeds, is welcoming the festive cheer this year with a myriad of festive celebrations ahead of December.

Final four: CAMRA reveals finalists in its overall POTY 2024 competition

CAMRA unveils POTY finalists

By Rebecca Weller

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has revealed the four finalists in its National Pub of the Year (POTY) 2024 competition.

Long-standing event: the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs has been running since 2009

Record level of entries for Top 50 Gastropubs award

By The Morning Advertiser

The 2024 One to Watch category for the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs has seen a record number of entries this year, showcasing the outstanding food and service offer across the sector.

How to enter the Publican Awards 2025

Publican Awards 2025

Publican Awards 2025 open for entry

By Ed Bedington

Are you running the best business in the pub and bar sector? The search is now underway for the best in the business as entries for the Publican Awards 2025 are now open.

Mind matters: LTC CEO Chris Welham wonders whether staff's mental health is being check on regularly

OPINION

OPINION: Mental health is everyone’s responsibility

By Chris Welham, CEO, Licensed Trade Charity

Thursday 10 October was World Mental Health Day and the theme was the workplace. I’m curious to know how many of us took the opportunity to check in on our employees’ mental health and wellbeing?

MA Leaders Club: Today's event will see delegates take to the streets of Oxford (Credit: Getty/Nikada)

MA LEADERS CLUB

MA Leaders Oxford happening today

By Rebecca Weller

The MA Leaders club will be taking to the streets of Oxford today (Wednesday 2 October).

Prestigious event: the 2024 Great British Pub Awards took place at Manchester’s Victoria Warehouse.

GBPA 2024

What the 2024 GBPA winners had to say

By Nikkie Thatcher

Pubs from across the country were celebrated earlier this month (Tuesday 17 September) at the Great British Pub Awards.

Family offer: there is something for all ages at the Almondsbury Creative

GBPA 2024

GBPA 2024: Best Pub for Families – Almondsbury Creative, Bristol

By The Morning Advertiser

This unique venue in Almondsbury, near Bristol, which husband and wife team Garth and Beccy Jackson saved from closure five years ago, has risen from the ashes of an old social club, to become a vibrant family-friendly venue at the heart of its local...

GBPA 2024: This year's winners in pictures (Credit for all images: Carl Sukonik)

GBPA 2024

In pictures: Great British Pub Awards 2024 winners

By Rebecca Weller

Operators from across the country gathered at Manchester’s O2 Victoria Warehouse on Tuesday 17 September to celebrate the best in the industry at the 2024 Great British Pub Awards (GBPA).

GBPA 2024: social media highlights

GBPA 2024

GBPA 2024 social media highlights

By Felicity Giles

Operators from across the sector shared their wins and excitement on social media after a night of celebrating at the Great British Pub Awards (GBPA) 2024.

GBPA 2024 party pictures

GBPA 2024

GBPA party pics: were you papped?

By Gary Lloyd

The best in the business when it comes to running a pub gathered at the O2 Victoria Warehouse on Tuesday (17 September) to celebrate at the Great British Pub Awards.

Top of her game: The Morning Advertiser opinion writer Ayesha Kalaji is vying to be best chef

Third annual BIH Awards finalists announced

By Gary Lloyd

Not-for-profit organisation Be Inclusive Hospitality has announced its BIH Spotlight Awards finalists that include four pubs vying for the best pub/bar title.

New look: The Turf pub in Wrexham has been transformed (image:The Turf/Jack Glennon)

Famous Turf pub receives refurb

By Felicity Giles

City pub the Turf, which was made famous by the 'Welcome to Wrexham' TV programme, has undergone a transformation.

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